Jonathan Fletcher, an 81-year-old former vicar of Emmanuel Church Wimbledon, has been charged with eight counts of indecent assault and one count of grievous bodily harm with intent.
The charges relate to alleged offences allegedly committed between 1973 and 1999. Fletcher, who was a distinguished conservative evangelical leader, served at Emmanuel Church from 1982 until his retirement in 2012.
The allegations have led to Fletcher being bailed to look at Kingston Crown Court on 7 August.Â
The Diocese of Southwark has assured ongoing support to those affected and has been cooperating with police investigations.Â
Emmanuel Church Wimbledon said in a press release, in accordance with the London Evening Standard: “We learned very recently that Jonathan Fletcher is being prosecuted for a lot of historical offences against an adult.
“Jonathan Fletcher was formerly minister at Emmanuel. He retired in 2012 and currently has no authority to minister within the Church of England.”
